WHNP MSN Program Duke University Spring 2018

[PDXnurse17]

Hey everyone!

I am planning to apply to the Spring 2018 Women's Health NP program at Duke University. Is there anyone else out there also applying? I could not find any threads about it.

If anyone reading this has already started or completed the WHNP program at Duke, comments/suggestions/tips would all be appreciated! I haven't been able to find many reviews of the program.

Also, if anyone has applied to a graduate nursing program at Duke as a new grad nurse, and was accepted, I'd love to hear more about your experience. I am currently completing my BSN, so at the time of application to the program I will have zero work experience. Duke says they do accept new grads, but I'm wondering how often that is, in reality.

[JMarie327]

Hey PDXnurse17! I applied for Duke's WHNP Spring 2018 cohort and just found out that I was accepted! My fingers are crossed that you received the same good news. At the time of my application, I had only 3 months of nursing experience completed (at Duke University Hospital), but by the time the program starts in January, I will have a year's worth of experience. I also only have an ADN degree, and a bachelors in another field. Hoping to join you soon as a new classmate! Best of luck!

[nanabreezy1]

PDXnurse17, I am thinking of applying for Spring 2018 start as well! I have toyed back and forth with the idea of starting there, but ended up starting last May at Grand Canyon University for FNP. While I enjoy GCU and went there for my BSN, something is telling me WHNP is the way to go for me so I am considering switching. I currently work in labor and delivery and love women health. I am wondering if I wanna get my MSN now in WHNP and go back for my doctorate later... or just get the doctorate done now. Only concern is I may have children in the program which may be difficult.... anyone out there doing the doctorate or are most of you doing the masters WHNP program?? Any tips?? :) Thanks!!

Brianna

[MissM472, BSN]

Hi JMarie327 - how has Duke's program been for you? I was thinking of applying to the WHNP program.